Controls & Machine Components

Parker: High-performance automation controller

Parker’s Electromechanical Automation Division launches the Parker Automation Controller (PAC).

February 12, 2015

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Sustainable Packaging

Walmart expo spurs sustainable end-cap

Walmart collaborates with supplier of cellulose-based packaging material and Lucky Budda Beer to design a sturdy, recyclable end cap for select Walmart stores.

February 12, 2015

Containers

Spirits bottle celebrates Lunar New Year

A special, limited-edition bottle for Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch whiskey employs Chinese ceramic artistry to celebrate the Year of the Ram.

February 12, 2015

Converting equipment

DscoopX unveils Packaging Renaissance event

DscoopX, the largest annual conference for users of digital printing in North America, will host the first ever DscoopX Packaging Renaissance.

February 11, 2015

Sustainability

Off The Shelf: Big time space savings

It's remarkable how much cost can be taken out of the value chain when primary packaging is carefully examined.

February 11, 2015

Flexibles

Compostable pouch is perfect fit for seaweed chips

For its line of natural seaweed chips, New Frontier Foods selects a pouch package made from compostable wood pulp that matches its Ocean’s Halo brand identity.

February 11, 2015

Flexible packaging

New equipment energizes Amway’s nutritional packaging

Eight checkweighers and six x-ray systems support canister, stick-pack and pouch packaging lines at Amway’s Nutrilite® facility in Ada, MI.

February 10, 2015

Protective/transport packaging

Protective packaging market to see growth

Investment in more sustainable materials and the rise of online shopping are two trends that will impact the protective packaging market through 2019, notes new report.

February 10, 2015

Sustainable Packaging

Report calls out food/beverage brands for poor sustainability policies

A new report analyzes the sustainable packaging practices of 47 fast-food chains, beverage companies, and consumer goods companies, highlighting leaders and laggards.

February 9, 2015

Robotics

ABB Robotics: Robot controller software

RobotWare 6 from ABB Robotics offers manufacturers greater flexibility and reliability, with an extensive toolbox for developers and broad communications capabilities; the enhancements improve the programming and control of robotic systems and equipment, without sacrificing motion control and safety.

February 6, 2015

Contract Packaging

3PL firm We Pack preps for expansion with Nulogy software rollout

We Pack Logistics expands relationship & rollout with Nulogy and flagship co-pack system, PackManager.

February 5, 2015

Contract Packaging

Food contract manufacturer-packer Wixon hires new rep

Bryan Mazur joins the food processor-packer, with a focus on contracting

February 5, 2015

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging Association offers technical scholarship

CPA, in partnership with IoPP, announces a $2,500 scholarship to a student specializing in packaging machinery or systems.

February 5, 2015